How I got interested in the crafty side of life

For me, doing crafts has always been a big part of my life.  By nature, I am a quilter.  I have only owned two store-bought blankets in my life, all the rest have been made by my mother, grandma, and me.  Both of the store-bought blankets have fallen apart and the stitching is no longer all there but my quilts that my mom and grandma have made are still going strong. 

The above quilt is one that I made to raffle off for my sorority, Sigma Alpha.  I know that football is a big part of Maryville, MO and with part of the proceeds going to St. Jude's, it was a great project for me. I took the finished top to my grandma's house and she and my mom quilted it themselves, as I was too scared I would mess it up.

Although working with fabric has become quite expensive, it is something that I have in common with my mom and grandma.  Working along side them and talking while we work on a project is a great way to have a strong relationship with the both of them. 

Quilting is just one of the many crafts enjoy doing.  I think that more people should make their own crafts because it is a way for parents to connect with their children, and every craft would have its own story to tell.  For me, each of my four quilts tells its own story and one day, I'll be able to tell those stories to someone which will hopefully inspire them to create their own unique craft.